Legal Department- Paralegal

Company Overview

Fred Loya Insurance is a family‑owned auto insurance company founded in 1974 by Fred Loya in El Paso, Texas. Over the years, the company has grown significantly and now operates over 700 agencies across several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Alabama, Ohio, and Texas. The company is fast‑growing, committed to service and excellence, and offers a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Position Overview

We seek a motivated and organized Paralegal to join the in‑house Counsel team at Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group. The role involves providing high‑quality administrative and legal support to in‑house counsel, ensuring the protection of policyholders and the company’s legal interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, request necessary documents, and keep cases well‑organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
• Draft legal documents and standard letters; assist with drafting pleadings, responses to discovery, motions and orders for filing with the court.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and handle electronic filings.
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
• Review, document, and distribute mail and e‑mails as necessary.
• Apply knowledge of the litigation process, including opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions and pleadings, maintaining and scheduling appointments, and assisting in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

• Energetic, organized, and able to work independently.
• Professional appearance and pleasant personality.
• Ability to provide previous employment references and pass a background check upon a conditional offer of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
• Proficient with the State E‑filing system.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the civil litigation process and rules.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Supplemental policies.
• Retirement plans.